The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 26,300
€ 20,100
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 5.8 inches taller than the New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
64.8
69.9
76.6
59
67.8
74.7
69.9 in
Width
67.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
64.8 in
Height
59 in
101.5
166.2
99
162.6
166.2 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.96 %
General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1KP
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.4 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
633 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
510 mi
633 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
111 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
